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About

Grappenhall sits on the north bank of the Manchester Ship Canal, a location that historically shaped its development as a riverside settlement. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of older properties and newer housing developments. Its layout centres around the historic village core near St Wilfrid's Church, which dates back to the 12th century.

The area includes stretches of the Bridgewater Canal, offering walking routes along the towpath. Local amenities are clustered around the main roads, serving the community with shops and schools. The presence of the large, tree-filled Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden provides a distinct green space within the residential surroundings.

Area overview

On average Grappenhall has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Grappenhall is £62,463 per year. There are 4 schools in Grappenhall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Grappenhall is home to around 7,784 people, with a population density of about 2,728.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Grappenhall Population
7,784
Population density
2,728 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
14.52(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.47(-81%)
Other theft
3.08(-53%)
Public order
2.18(-78%)
Vehicle crime
1.8(-70%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,369
94.68%
Other White
114
1.46%
Irish
56
0.72%
Indian
39
0.5%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
32
0.41%
Total population: 7,783

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,587
40.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,130
17.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
868
13.51%
No qualifications
774
12.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
526
8.18%
Total 16+ residents: 6,427

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,549
47.59%
Owns with a mortgage
1,305
40.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
178
5.47%
Other social rented
138
4.24%
Other forms of private rent
44
1.35%
Total households: 3,255

Property prices in Grappenhall

Based on 122 recent sales, the median property price is £348,250 in Grappenhall area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £1,387,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Grappenhall in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Grappenhall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached80£346,100
Terraced6£301,500
Flats12£132,500
Detached24£652,500

10 years median price trend in Grappenhall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Grappenhall.

All postcodes in Grappenhall

WA42HU

Beech Avenue

WA42SH

St Wilfrids Drive

WA43ED

Farringford Gardens

WA42HY

Thelwall New Road

WA42RB

Ashley Close

WA42JZ

Knutsford Road

WA43HQ

Stockton Lane

WA42JQ

All Saints Drive

WA42NQ

Thelwall New Road

WA43ET

Broad Lane

WA42NP

Mayfield Road

WA42JT

Marlfield Road

WA42AE

Rockfield Mews

WA43EL

Church Lane

WA42YG

Hazelwood Mews

WA42SD

Bellhouse Lane

WA42NS

Knutsford Road

WA42LP

Cawthorne Avenue

WA42HQ

Dunmow Road

WA42QJ

Knutsford Road

WA43EW

Stockton Lane

WA42PQ

Clarence Road

WA42PP

Georges Crescent

WA42QE

Chester Road

WA43ES

Church Lane

WA43BH

Astor Drive

WA42XX

Bradshaw Lane

WA43AR

Phelps Close

WA42QF

Chester Road

WA42QX

Mairesfield Avenue

WA42JR

Handforth Close

WA42NN

Springfield Avenue

WA42ST

Village Close

WA42HP

Buntingford Road

WA42JE

Wilmslow Crescent

WA42HZ

Prestbury Drive

WA42LU

Martham Close

WA42LL

Brookfield Park

WA42PH

Clarence Road

WA42PA

Shirley Drive

WA42HT

Selworthy Drive

WA42HJ

Dunmow Road

WA42PZ

Barrymore Road

WA43EB

Benvarden Gardens

WA42HX

Thelwall New Road

WA42JX

Hall Croft Place

WA42WA

Stockport Road

WA42LJ

Kildonan Road

WA42NG

Poynton Close

WA42HD

Harlow Close

WA42SF

Laurel Bank

WA42NB

Thelwall New Road

WA42JB

Alderley Road

WA42PF

Albert Road

WA42QZ

Barrymore Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.